DAC Collection Artist Information

Gustave Doré
French (1832 - 1883)

French printmaker, painter, and sculptor

Brief biography, in most instances from the Union List of Artist Names® Online:
Best known for his illustrations of epic literature, such as those by Dante, Cervantes, Hugo, and Milton, as well as contemporary texts, such as those by Balzac. In 1872, he began to record the conditions of London slums. These engravings are rich in dramatic detail and show a harsh and nightmarish world. His work influenced that of Van Gough and later, the Symbolists. French artist.

Artist ID number in the Union List of Artist Names®:ULAN 500013657.The ULAN link above leads to a cataloging authority record at the Getty Research Institute.

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